ZIP Code · OH

ZIP 44203

Part of Barberton, OH

Pop. 38,701·Summit County·123rd most expensive ZIP in Ohio

Median rent (all units)

$1,351/mo

Year-over-Year

+11.8%

Month-over-Month

+2.7%

vs US Median

-$581

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ZIP 44203 · $1,351

More affordable than 83% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,932/mo

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Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio

$810

1 BR

$880

2 BR

$1,130

3 BR

$1,380

4 BR+

$1,500

Research median

$1,130/mo

Bedroom estimates are gross rents that include essential utilities (electricity, water, gas, sewer, trash).

Rent trends

12-month history

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Last updated: October 17, 2026

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What the numbers show

Past year vs. the rest of Ohio

Rent in ZIP 44203 changed +11.7% over the year to September 2026. Across the 190 Ohio ZIP codes Zillow tracks, the typical change was +3.8%.

Recent direction

Rent has risen 11 months in a row, and rose in 11 of the last 12 months.

What a typical income covers

30% of the median household income ($63,759) is $1,594 a month. That covers HUD's Fair Market Rent for up to a 4-bedroom ($1,500).

Cheaper nearby

ZIP 44314, 4 miles away, rents for 14% less ($1,164/mo), about $2,200 a year in savings.

From Zillow's monthly rent index (ZORI) for ZIP 44203. Income is the Census median household income (5-year estimates). Fair Market Rents are HUD’s, which include utilities.

Annual cost

$16,212/yr

At $1,351/mo median

Location

CityBarberton

StateOH

CountySummit County

Rent Market Meter

Strong Landlord's Market

Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market

Rents are up 11.8% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.

Based on rent-price momentum (+11.8% YoY, +2.7% MoM), not inventory.

Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 44203 (Barberton, OH) is majority owner-occupied, has a large retiree population, has a median income below the national average, 21.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population

38,701

Median income

$63,759

Median age

43.5

Renters

28.3%

Age distribution

20.6%

19.6%

23.2%

15.9%

20.8%

Under 1820.6%

18–3419.6%

35–5423.2%

55–6415.9%

65+20.8%

Gender

48.9%

51.1%

Male48.9%

Female51.1%

Race & ethnicity

86.9%

White86.9%

Black6.4%

Hispanic1.5%

Asian1%

Other4.1%

Education (25+)

40.3%

29.8%

21.2%

No HS diploma8.8%

HS diploma40.3%

Some college29.8%

Bachelor's+21.2%

Housing tenure

71.7%

28.3%

Owner71.7%

Renter28.3%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 44203 in Barberton, OH has changed in 5 years

Income

$53,316 → $63,759

up 19.6%

Population

38,940 → 38,701

down 0.6%

Renter share

31.5% → 28.3%

-3.2 pts

Bachelor's+

19.1% → 21.2%

+2.1 pts

On the earnings side, the typical household in ZIP 44203 in Barberton, OH now reports about $63,759, up from $53,316 in 2021. Renters now make up 28.3% of households, compared with 31.5% five years ago. College-educated residents now make up 21.2% of adults here, versus 19.1% in 2021.

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Last updated: October 17, 2026

ZIP code 44203 covers Barberton, OH. The median rent here is $1,351/mo as of October 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $880/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,130/mo.

At 25% of local median household income ($63,759/yr), ZIP 44203 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 11.8% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 44203?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $54,000/year (about $26/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,351/mo in ZIP 44203. The local median household income is $63,759/yr, so the typical household meets that bar.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 44203?

Rent in ZIP 44203 has risen 11.8% over the past year.

How does ZIP 44203 compare to other ZIPs in Ohio?

ZIP 44203 is in the middle among Ohio ZIP codes for rent, ranking #123 of 229 at $1,351/mo. Over the year to September 2026, rent in ZIP 44203 changed +11.7%, against a typical +3.8% across the 190 Ohio ZIP codes Zillow tracks.